Richard Thorp RIP

Emmerdale's longest-serving actor Richard Thorp, who has played Alan Turner for more than 30 years, has died at the age of 81

By

Paul McConnell

  • 21:31, 22 MAY 2013
  • Updated08:47, 13 DEC 2018

  1. Esther Rantzen with Emmerdale actors Richard Thorpe and Ronald Magill in 1991

    Esther Rantzen with Emmerdale actors Richard Thorpe and Ronald Magill in 1991 (Image: PA)1 of 5

  2. Richard Thorp

    Richard Thorp (Image: PA)2 of 5

  3. Alan Turner in Emmerdale played by Richard Thorp

    Alan Turner in Emmerdale played by Richard Thorp (Image: ITV)3 of 5

  4. Richard Thorp, dresses up as Oliver Hardy at a fancy dress party in Emmerdale.

    Richard Thorp, dresses up as Oliver Hardy at a fancy dress party in Emmerdale. (Image: PA)4 of 5

  5. Richard Thorp playing Alan Turner encounters a bunch of Harley's Angels as he leaves The Woolpack for the fete at Home Farm during an episode of Yorkshire Television's Emmerdale.

    Richard Thorp playing Alan Turner encounters a bunch of Harley's Angels as he leaves The Woolpack for the fete at Home Farm during an episode of Yorkshire Television's Emmerdale. (Image: PA)5 of 5